§ 26-6-707 — Application of part

(1) This part 7 applies only when a parent or
guardian of a minor delegates any power regarding care, custody, or property of the
minor to an approved temporary caregiver with the assistance of a temporary care
assistance program pursuant to this part 7. Nothing in this part 7 restricts,
abridges, or alters the right of a minor's parent or guardian to provide for the care
of the minor by power of attorney pursuant to any other provision of law.

(2) Nothing in this part 7:

(a) Relieves the parent of any obligation to support the minor as otherwise
provided by law;

(b) Limits the authority of the court to order a parent to make support
payments or reimbursements for medical, behavioral, health, or other care or
treatment;

(c) Abrogates the right of the minor to any benefits provided through public
funds for which the minor is otherwise entitled; or

(d) Limits or prevents the ability of law enforcement or county child welfare
agencies to investigate a report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child pursuant
to section 19-3-308.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1142), ch. 265, p. 2509, � 1, effective August 2.